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Now that I completed my goal this week, I can see how bicycling can improve your emotional and physical health. I don’t feel as stressed when I come home after a long day at work and I feel more motivated at work because my energy has increased. My sleep has also improved, which allows meContinue reading “Day 5”

Here are a few resources I used to learn the benefits of riding a stationary bike. Resource 1: Cronkleton, Emily (2019). 7 Great Benefits of a Stationary Bike Workout. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/stationary-bike-workout Resource 2: Andrews, Linda W. (2015). Bicycling Can Sharpen Your Thinking and Improve Your Mood. Psychology Today. https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minding-the-body/201505/bicycling-can-sharpen-your-thinking-and-improve-your-mood?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&amp&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16409605727006&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fminding-the-body%2F201505%2Fbicycling-can-sharpen-your-thinking-and-improve-your-mood Thursday morning completes day 3 ofContinue reading “Day 4”

Now let’s discuss some short term and long term benefits of riding a stationary bike. Short Term Benefits: 1. Reduced stress. Studies have shown that  pedaling a stationary bike for just 15 minutes can decrease your level of cortisol (stress hormone). (Linda Wasmer Andrews, 2015).       2. Increase energy. Cycling can strengthen your heart and lungs.Continue reading “Day 3”

In order to improve my emotional and physical health I will ride 5 miles on my stationary bike for 3 days for 1 week. I will achieve this goal by working out before work in the morning and setting designated days to complete this goal (Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This morning I rode my PelotonContinue reading “Day 2”

The purpose of my health goal is to help improve my emotional and physical health. I work full-time in a stressful job and it can become overwhelming from time to time. My hope is that taking time for my self will help improve my mental state while benefitting my physical health at the same time.Continue reading “Day 1”